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West Coast Times, 21 June 1912, Page 2

The mixed foursome which was to have been played on the local golf Jinkf, last Saturday, will eventuate tomorrow. 1 ho hockey match between the Vie--toria and Grey Clubs, which was to have taken place at Greymouth tomorrow, will not eventuate, Tenders are Invited by the chairman of tbc Hokitika School Committee for tbc occupancy on a yearly tenancy, of Reserve 99, situated east of Victoria School and containing 2.) acres. Heavy rain in South Canterbury on Wednesday night and gave nearly an inch in town. No football matches were played yesterday as the grounds were Hooded, The Rev. W. J. L. doss, 8.A., Minister at the Trinity Congregational Church, Christchurch, who has accepted a call to the Brighton Church, Melbourne, will leave at the end of August. For tlio municipal electric lighting pioposal the poll taken yesterday at Thames resulted in a big majority in favour of the scheme: For—l 96; Against—s-1. The scheme involves an expenditure of ,CM,OOO. Rev. Father Taylor, for many months in Greymouth, and for the last twelve months in charge of the Ellesmere parish in Christchurch, has left that district to take up work.as a missioner.

Mr. IT. Norman (chairman of Directors of the Kokatahi Dairy Factory Company) left by the train last evening to attend the National Dairy Association Conference which is to ho hole, at Palmerston North next week. Mr. Norman is accompanied by Mrs Norman.

The funeral of the late Mr John M'cFadyen took place yesterday and was largely attended by friends from all parts, the country districts especially being well represented. The Rev. Mr. Taylor officiated at the graveside, the service being a most impressive one.

The whole of the mining property and claim at Capo Terrace known as Tansey and party’s, has changed hands, Mr. Len. Tomasi being the purchaser. It is the intention of Mr. D. Tansey to leave for British Columbia on July sth. His many friends will wish him success on the other side of the world.

The home for animals, erected by the Canterbury Branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was formally opened in Christchurch yesterday afternoon. The Home is designed for the accommodation of paying patient# as well as tempo;-.: lost or ill-treated animals, such as dogs, cats, and so on. It will be a hospital also, where surgical cases can he dealt with under up-to-date conditions.

Tlie death of Mr. Robert Su igenor took place at his residence', Ilium, yesterday morning after a brief illness. The deceased, who was a son of Mi. and Mrs Snrgenor, was 40 years sof a ge, and a native of Collingwood, Nelson. He had resided in the Rimu district for many years and followed the occupation of a miner. The cause of death was pneumonia. The late Mr. Snrgenor leaves a widow and family of four, who will have the sympathy or many friends in their bereavement. Last evening the Dominion Meteorologist telegraphed the following weather summary and forecast; “Heavy rain has fallen on higher levels in parts of the South Island. Westerly gales have bene reported in the north and the winds have changed to the southward in the south. The barometer fell during the night. Present indications are for southerly and southeasterly winds, strong to gale; much colder weather, rain in many parts of the country and snow on higher levels. The barometer will probably rise fast everywhere soon.”

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Tho usual firo brigade practice will take place this evening at 8 o’clock. A service will bo conducted in the schoolroom at Humphrey's on Sunday afternoon by Die Bov. Roberts. Mi'. P. H. Smith, M.P., for Waitaki, says a press wire, was entertained at a social at Albnry on Wednesday night, as a neighbour and not as a politician'. A poll taken at Invercargill yesterday on tho proposal to borrow £15,000 for the completion of tho electric tramway and £IO,OOO for the installation of power and light plant elicited small interest. Both proposals were carried. ,

A Wellington press wire announces that Captain Fullerton, of the Otago Boys’ High School, has accepted tho command of the team of New Zealand senior cadets that is to visit Canada shortly. The youths are at present undergoing instructions at Trontham. Says Wednesday evening’s Kuniai’a Times.The Court is not without its humour. The plaintiff in a case this morning was unable to attend through ill-health, but sent a representative; not a learned counsel, ns might lie supposed, hut her cook. The 5.31. informed the “ legal cook ” that he had no standing in the Court and therefore could not bo hoard, tho cook protested that ho know more about the case notwithstanding.

The Timaru Trotting Club met ilio Minister of Internal Affairs yesterday and urged their claim to a. “tote” permic as Smith Canterbury, with a population of 30,000 has none. Ashburton with lo,00t) has throe days and On ma in, with 11,000 lias one." Mr. Bussell said ho was sympathetic and promised to go into the matter. If he were granted twenty-five more race days be can do it. If not, the remedy lies iii reviewing the allocations to tho Metropolitan Clubs.

There was a largo attendance at St. Mary’s Club rooms last evening, to witness tho final round of the billiard tournament ■ which has been in progress for sonic weeks..The first prize nas a marble clock, donated by tho Bev. Father Clancy. The contestants were: Messrs 11. Mnlavoy and J. New son, both showing good form throughout tho game. 3IV. Mowson won by a small margin. At Dio conclusion of Dm game, Mr. Newson was greeted with a hearty round of applause.

The Hon. 0. W. Russell spent a le.v hours in Timam yesterday and received several deputations. Regarding the transfer of the Dominion presents to the battleship Now Zealand to the second H.M.S. Now Zealand on completion of the present commission of the first ship, the Minister suggested that it was a pity to remove the gifts, and that Timaru should inaugurate a movement for the present Dominion ship. If so the Education Department would undertake much of the routine work and would give a subsidy.

An old and much esteemed resident of Westport, Mr. Timothy Enright, passed away at his residence, Russell Street, on Monday afternoon. Deceased was eighty years of age. For many years past he was unfitted, by the hardships cf his earlier life for slren--11 the last few days that his illness ous work. It was only in the last few days that his illness took a serious form, and he succumbed at the hour stated. Deceased is survived by two sous, -Messrs dohn and Timothy (Enright’s Ltd), and four daughters, two of whom are married, Mrs. 0. M, Malfroy (Hokitika) and Mrs. White (Hawke’s Ray), and two .Miss Mary and Nonio Enright, carrying on Russell Street private school. The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.—Westport News.

A few samples from the current number of the “ Maoriland Worker,” uhich is tile organ of the Federation of Labour Fling in funds-enthus-in.stie in the previlego. .. . The class is above all—the class, class, class ! . • * • Every strike is at. once a beacon and a milestone—in its fart a stirring reminder that divine discontent and progress making rebelliousness still li.a and breathe and have being. . • . • It is necessary that we win at Waihi, and wo can win at Waihi. • • . Shout for Victory. . . . Work for Victory! Give for Victory ! • ■ . . As the impetuous torrent lushes on the strong wind thunders, so we in our irresistible Class War. • • . . Give uS fighters ! Give u? Dan lons (’dare, and to dare, and again to dare ’)• Give us a red loiter campaign ! ’

A habit of Air W. T. Stead's conversation which sometimes shocked the hearers was the terms of familiarity with which he from time to lime alluded to his Maker. Sir Robertson Nico! tells a story which illustrates the peculiarity. Towards the end of his life A.'r Stead, for conscientious reasons, resigned a luc'rativo position held upon the Press. Asked hy a friend whether » he could afford to do this he answered: “Well, you know, I have a very wealthy partner.” “ Who is ho ? ” “The Lord Almighty,” replied Air. Stead, as if ho were naming Lord Rothchild or Sir Edward Speyer. Afany years ago when ho was still editor of the “Pall Mall Gazette,” under the proprietorship of Air. Yates J hoinpson, ho made a remark to mo (mites Sir Henry Lucy) much on these startling lines. ‘The conversation took place at a period when his crusade against a particular form of vice had, by its uncompromising frankness, aliented a considerable number of the readers of the paper. There were rumours at the time that relations between editor and proprietorship wore growing increasingly strained Asked how he was gettng along in the matter , Air. Stead answered.'—“ I can’t say I am on very good terms with Yates Thompson. Rut 1 know I stand very well with Christ Jesus.” '

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The South Roajrd asked tin Minister in charge of Hospital! yesterday that half an acre, being half tie site of tho Old Men’s Horae, bo vested in the. Board, as they wished to bo able to sell in order to raise funds to pay for the new site. Tho Minister raid it might be done, but if it was likely over to bo wanted for public offices the land could not be given up. The Board also mentioned the dispute with the Hospital Department regarding a subsidy of £4OO on donations for charitable purposes withhold through objection by the Inspector-General. Mr Bussell promised to look into the matter from the beginning, and if the Board had a right to the money it would get it. Tho Minister recommended the Board to establish a ward for maternity cases and another for observation mental eases. He inspected the Board’s several institutions and congratulated the Board upon them. The Bosyln Worsted and Woollen 31 ills are sorely taxed at present to cope with the enormous demand for Dio people's favourite" Bosyln All-Wool Blankets, Bugs, Tweeds, Worsted Football jerseys, Suits, Socks, Stockings, Flannels, Plaidings, Yarns, ladies an! gents fine Unshrinkable Underwear “ Delta ” finish.—Advt.